Beacon Academy

About Beacon Academy

Beacon Academy is an academy converter in Bodmin, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 448 pupils on roll. It is part of KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

448 / 480 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

38 Robartes Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1JQ

Phone

0120872773

Executive Headteacher

Kaye Haywood

Website

www.beacon.kernowlearning.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Beacon Academy?

Beacon Academy is an academy converter in Bodmin, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Beacon Academy have?

Beacon Academy has 448 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Beacon Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

81% of pupils at Beacon Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Beacon Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Beacon Academy is part of KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Beacon Academy?

Beacon Academy is located at 38 Robartes Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1JQ.